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About Theatre 166
Theatre 166 is an intimate black box theatre located at 166 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH 44902/44903, adjacent to the larger Renaissance Theatre. Opened in October 2018 after the building’s renovation, Theatre 166 is part of the Imagination District and is known for its close-up, actor-forward productions that pair well with the nearby, historic Renaissance stage. The venue seats roughly 120–125 guests, offering a versatile space for bold, contemporary performances and the annual Innovation Series.
Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for a show, we’ve got you covered with practical details to plan your night—parking, transit, seating, and convenient hotel and dining options near the venue.
Parking behind Theatre 166 is free, with additional municipal street and lot parking nearby. Directions and parking guidance are published by the Renaissance Theatre and partner venues, so you’ll have up-to-date access when you arrive. For lodging, the Holiday Inn & Suites Mansfield is attached to the Renaissance Theatre, providing seamless access to Theatre 166’s performances. After the show, explore Mansfield’s dining scene with trusted affiliate recommendations nearby.
Theatre 166 hosts the Innovation Series and has staged acclaimed productions such as Sweeney Todd, Next to Normal, [title of show], Assassins, and Once. The venue is closely tied to the Shawshank Trail branding in Mansfield, offering a refined setting for smaller-scale productions while remaining a stone’s throw from the region’s broader cultural offerings.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue type: Theatre 166, a black box theatre located at 166 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH 44902/44903, adjacent to the Renaissance Theatre.
- Capacity: publicly cited as 125 seats in Renaissance materials; some official pages list 120 seats for Theatre 166.
- Opening and history: opened in October 2018 after renovation of a condemned building; part of the Imagination District alongside the Renaissance Theatre.
- Notable programming: hosts the Innovation Series; past productions include Sweeney Todd, Next to Normal, [title of show], Assassins, Once.
- Parking and transit: free parking behind the theatre; additional municipal street/lot parking nearby; directions and parking are published by the Renaissance and venue partners.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn & Suites Mansfield is attached to the Renaissance Theatre, adjacent to Theatre 166.
- Notable nearby claim: the Renaissance notes that Theatre 166 is the location used to host smaller-scale productions and events, and is closely tied to the Shawshank Trail branding in Mansfield.